The student wants to provide an example of a fruit that contains vitamin C. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
Humans cannot make ascorbic acid in their bodies, but they can get it from foods, such as fruits, for example.
B
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, can be found in pineapple as well as other fruits.
C
Since humans cannot make vitamin C in their bodies, they must get it from food.
D
Many animals can make ascorbic acid, which is also known as vitamin C, in their bodies, but humans cannot.
Explanation
Correct answer: B.
Choice B is the best answer. The sentence provides an example of a fruit that contains vitamin C, noting that vitamin C (also known as ascorbic acid) can be found in pineapple as well as other fruits.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. While the sentence does explain that humans can get vitamin C from fruits, it doesn’t provide an example of a specific fruit that contains vitamin C.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. The sentence explains why humans must get vitamin C from foods; it doesn’t provide an example of a fruit that contains vitamin C.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The sentence compares vitamin C production in animals with vitamin C production in humans; it doesn’t provide an example of a fruit that contains vitamin C.